By Chiedza CheAfrica Editorial Team
The wait is over. YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2026 is calling. Under the theme “Shaping The Generational Mission,” Africa’s young leaders, innovators, creators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers will come together to connect, exchange ideas, and shape the future we want. Kigali, Rwanda. 25–27 November 2026.Your seat starts with one click. Register now and be part of the "shapers" of our Generational Mission.
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Are you an African scholar ready to take your research beyond borders?
Join an international academic network, collaborate across disciplines, and gain an environment designed to strengthen the next generation of African scholars.
Deadline: Oct 15. https://ii.infoready4.com/#freeformCompetitionDetail/2025926
Applications are STILL OPEN for the Enterprise Africa Network (EAN) Fellowship Programme, an AU Startup Acceleration Initiative designed to scale youth- and women-led businesses across the continent.
Key Dates to Note:
Deadline: 30 September 2026 (Don't miss out!)
Results: October 2026
Programme Kickoff: November 2026
Ready to expand your enterprise across borders?
APPLY HERE: https://au.int/en/announcement/call-applications-enterprise-africa-network-ean-fellowship-programme-cohort-2-202627
Are you passionate about #renewableenergy & keen to contribute your voice to the global #energytransition? @IRENA invites youth to express their interest in joining the #IRENAYouthForum 2027 in Abu Dhabi. Apply by 30 September https://t.co/7gAEaUkGxh
Africa CDC Youth Pre-Conference 2026.Networking, visibility, leadership development & policy engagement. Deadline not stated, apply early! https://africacdc.org/news-item/applications-now-open-africa-cdc-youth-pre-conference-2026/
The Connect & Create, Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture calls for projects are back!
Are you an artist, producer, programmer, festival, company, professional network or cultural institution based in Sub-Saharan Africa or Europe? These opportunities are for you:
1. Professional Mobility: to support international organizations and events hosting performing arts and music professional delegations;
2. Circulation of Performing Arts and Music : to support tours or the programming of African creations within major international events;
Applications for both calls are open from 9 July 2026 to 30 September 2026 included.
This programme is funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France, in partnership with Institut français.
All the information and registration links can be found in the visuals below.
@WSoyinkaCentre invites local journalists & journalists reporting on local issues to apply for its virtual training on “Maximising Digital Platforms: Amplifying Investigative Stories, Engaging Audiences & Unlocking Opportunities.”
Apply by September 6. https://twp.ai/4hu38a
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Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Officer
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20 Global Opportunities You Can Apply This September.
1. Chevening Scholarships 2027/28 🇬🇧
Deadline: 6 October 2026
🔗 https://chevening.org/scholarships/application-timeline/
2. Schwarzman Scholars 2027/28 🇨🇳
Deadline: 9 September 2026
🔗 https://schwarzmanscholars.org/admissions/application-instructions/
3. Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford 🇺🇸
Deadline: 6 October 2026
🔗 https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/admission
4. One Young World Leading Scholarship 2026
Deadline: 31 October 2026
🔗 https://oneyoungworld.com/scholarship/leading-scholarship-2026
5. One Young World National Programme for Job-Generating Entrepreneurs 🇿🇦
For young South African entrepreneurs.
Deadline: 12 September 2026
🔗 https://upsun.oneyoungworld.com/scholarship/national-programme-job-generating-entrepreneurs
6. Brand South Africa – Play Your Part Bursary 🇿🇦
For young South Africans creating positive social impact.
Deadline: 16 September 2026
🔗 https://oneyoungworld.com/scholarship/brand-south-africa-play-your-part-bursary
7. UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme 🇯🇵
Deadline: 30 September 2026
🔗 https://unesco.org/en/fellowships/keizo-obuchi
8. United Nations–Nippon Foundation Fellowship 🇺🇳
For professionals from developing countries working in ocean affairs and related fields.
Deadline: 13 September 2026
🔗 https://un.org/oceancapacity/content/apply-now
9. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027/28 🇨🇭
Deadline: Varies by country
🔗 https://sbfi.admin.ch/en/swiss-government-excellence-scholarships
10. Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2027/28 🇭🇰
Deadline: 1 December 2026
🔗 https://ugc.edu.hk/eng/rgc/funding_opport/hkpfs/
11. Yenching Academy of Peking University 2027 🇨🇳
Deadline: 30 November 2026
🔗 https://yenchingacademy.pku.edu.cn/ADMISSIONS.htm
12. KAUST Spring 2027 PhD Admission 🇸🇦
Deadline: 27 September 2026
🔗 https://admissions.kaust.edu.sa/how-to-apply/admission-timelines
13. Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship 2027/28 🇺🇸
Deadline: 10 September 2026 for humanities/social sciences/creative fields; 1 October 2026 for STEM
🔗 https://radcliffe.harvard.edu/radcliffe-fellowship/application-information
14. Harvard Academy Scholars Programme 🇺🇸
Deadline: 18 September 2026
🔗 https://academy.wcfia.harvard.edu
15. Princeton Arts Fellowship 🇺🇸
Deadline: 8 September 2026
🔗 https://arts.princeton.edu/programs/fellowships/princeton-arts-fellowship
16. Princeton Hodder Fellowship 🇺🇸
Deadline: 8 September 2026
🔗 https://arts.princeton.edu/programs/fellowships/hodder-fellowship
17. Gonville & Caius College Cambridge Research Fellowships 2027 🇬🇧
Deadline: 30 September 2026
🔗 https://cai.cam.ac.uk/academic-vacancies
18. OECD Internship Programme
Deadline: Rolling
🔗 https://oecd.org/en/about/careers/internships.html
19. UNICEF Internship Programme 🇺🇳
Deadline: Varies by vacancy
🔗 https://unicef.org/careers/internships
20. United Nations Volunteers – Online Volunteering
Deadline: Rolling, depending on assignment
🔗 https://unv.org/become-volunteer/